Visa regulations of the Republic of Belarus, approved by the decree of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of July 15, 2010 No.1065, established types of visas and issue procedures

In the Republic of Belarus, the following categories of visas are provided:

visa for entry into the Republic of Belarus (hereinafter — the entry visa);

visa for exit from the Republic of Belarus (hereinafter — the exit visa);

visa for exit from the Republic of Belarus and for entry into the Republic of Belarus (hereinafter — the exit-entry visa).

Diplomatic representations and consular institutions of the Republic of Belarus, as well as the Foreign Admissions Division of the Consular Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus at the «National Airport Minsk» are the issuing authorities of entry visas to the Republic of Belarus.

As visa applications are issued, a consular fee is charged. The rates of the consular fee set by the Tax Code of the Republic of Belarus. Citizens of some countries enjoy special rates, established by the President of the Republic of Belarus.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not provide any assistance in reviewing and delivering abroad of visa support documents.

The term of visa procedure is 5 working days (as a matter of urgency — within 2 working days) from the date of application. Decision is taken by the consular officer on the basis of the submitted documents and the results of the interview is final.

The consular officer has the right to reduce the number of entries and the validity of the visa, increase the term of visa procedure.

The consular officer is not obliged to indicate the reasons for visa denial.

In case of visa denial, the consular fee does not reimbursed.

To extend the term of stay on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, foreigner should contact the local unit of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Interior at the place of ones registration to obtain:

an exit visa;

a residence permit and, if necessary, an exit-entry visa in addition to it.